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Subject:	Re: Classic Space Contest Entry - Galaxy Excursion
Newsgroups:	lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space
Date:	Fri, 1 Dec 2000 20:13:50 GMT
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"Kevin Loch" <kloch@opnsys.com> wrote in message news:G4ttzI.9FJ@lugnet.com... > I was inspired by Jon Vanzweitzen's Galaxy Expedition, so I > tried to build an even bigger model, the Galaxy Excursion: > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2159 > > Well, it doesn't use as much trans-yellow, because I ran out. > > (category: Large Space Ship) > > KL Fantastic! I'm not sure anyone else commented about the naming scheme, but you obviously picked it up. The Excursion definitely needs more thrusters, though. Can you imagine the Ford Excursion with a 4-cylinder engine? I'd put 6 in the rear and 2 on each side. Some day I'll find a deal on a 2nd Galaxy Explorer and see what I can do with for a combo alternate. -John Van

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		Re: Classic Space Contest Entry - Galaxy Excursion
(...) Neato. One thing I didn't see in the product brochure at my dealership (1) was... (URL) that a hot water tap for the pilots to make their own coffee enroute, or what? 1 - Ford colors are blue and grey, BTW, just a bit darker blue ++Lar (26 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

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		Classic Space Contest Entry - Galaxy Excursion
I was inspired by Jon Vanzweitzen's Galaxy Expedition, so I tried to build an even bigger model, the Galaxy Excursion: (URL) it doesn't use as much trans-yellow, because I ran out. (category: Large Space Ship) KL (26 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

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